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New Flash Bus Rapid Transit Route Connecting Rockville and Wheaton Expected to Open in Late 2028

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is moving forward with plans to expand its Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system along Veirs Mill Road, connecting Rockville and Wheaton with 12 modern stations, faster bus service, and significant pedestrian safety improvements. The new route is expected to begin service in late 2028.

Rockville, MD · 7h
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The Weekend Scene: DC holiday markets, “Ice!”, and first lights displays open, Nov. 13-15

Subscribe to The Weekend Scene, our free newsletter about events, experiences and adventures for you and for your family around the DMV. The halls are getting decked everywhere you look. I’ll be in Prince George’s County at Gaylord National’s annual "Ice!" this afternoon. It’s one of many signs of the season happening this weekend. Whether getting a jump at the DowntownDC holiday market or catching Tysons Corner Center’s tree lighting, it’s a Mariah-Carey-on-repeat kind of weekend. Not ready to Elf out just yet? We’ve got options for you Grinches, too. – Tommy.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d
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County Executive-Elect Will Jawando Names Members of 11 Transition Committees Ahead of Taking Office

Montgomery County Executive-elect Will Jawando announced the members of 11 policy committees on Thursday, November 12, as his transition team prepares recommendations for his first 100 days in office. The committees are part of Our Moment Montgomery, Jawando’s transition initiative, which now includes more than 150 residents serving as committee...

Montgomery County, MD · 12h
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Women’s soccer closes season with 3-0 loss to Villanova in BIG EAST semifinals

The No. 3-seeded Seton Hall women's soccer team fell 3-0 to No. 2-seeded Villanova on Wednesday night at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland, ending their run in the BIG EAST Championship semifinals. The loss ended SHU's season with a 7-3-7 overall record. The Pirates came into Wednesday's game allowing...

South Orange, NJ · 1d
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Fairfax Times

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South Lakes defeats Westfield on the road; looks ahead to playoffs

For years, Westfield had been a thorn in South Lakes’ side. The Bulldogs routinely handed the Seahawks lopsided defeats, turning what should have been memorable nights into frustrating reminders of just how difficult the matchup had become. Even during some of South Lakes’ best seasons, Westfield found a way...

Reston, VA · 19h

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MCPS Students in Grades 6-11 Can Join an IXL Reading Challenge Over Thanksgiving Break

Montgomery County Public Schools students in grades 6 through 11 can compete in an online reading and writing challenge over Thanksgiving break, from Nov. 16 to Nov. 30, according to MCPS. What’s in it. Who: middle and high school students, grades 6 through 11. When: Nov. 16 to Nov....

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Snow Days Mean Hot Chocolate And Grilled Sandwiches At These 6 Cozy Virginia Cafes

When snow shuts down school and slows the roads, a warm cafe can turn a stuck day into a good one. Virginia has plenty of small, friendly spots where hot chocolate and grilled sandwiches are the real stars. This list covers six of them, from a Shenandoah Valley main street...

Virginia · 1d

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New issue of award-winning Ashburn Magazine drops this week

The latest issue of the award-winning Ashburn Magazine begins arriving in mailboxes and businesses around the community this week. The cover story explores a long-hidden secret found just south of the Brambleton community – an extant stone building that 150 or so years ago was the home to enslaved persons.

Ashburn, VA · 1d

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Arepa King Closes Hagerstown Location Ahead of Gaithersburg Opening

Arepa King, a Venezuelan restaurant preparing to open its first Montgomery County location in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, has announced the permanent closure of its Hagerstown restaurant as it transitions to the new location. The Hagerstown restaurant officially closed on Thursday, November 12, after opening in February 2025. In a...

Gaithersburg, MD · 9h

WAMU

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The Politics Hour: Montgomery County’s new era and a changing D.C. Council

D.C.’s Mayor-elect isn’t the only democratic socialist who will be part of the city’s leadership next year. Ward 1 voters elected democratic socialist Aparna Raj earlier this month to represent them on the D.C. Council, replacing departing Councilmember Brianne Nadeau. Raj will have a full plate when she is inaugurated in early January, including budget negotiations, finding ways to pay for campaign promises like universal child care, debating a minimum wage increase, and possibly legalizing robotaxis. The Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember-elect joins the show to discuss what comes next.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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WSSC Told Emergency Managers All Customers Could Lose Water by 5 p.m. Sept. 29, County Memo Says

At 1:45 p.m. on Sept. 29, WSSC Water told emergency managers it expected some customers to start losing water pressure by 3 p.m., most by 4 p.m., and all of its customers to lose water service by 5 p.m., according to a Nov. 6 memo from Montgomery County’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) to the County Council.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Montgomery County Planning Board to hold Germantown Sector Plan Amendment public hearings on December 16 and December 17

Community members encouraged to sign up starting November 16 to testify on draft plan that sets a renewed vision for a more complete and connected Germantown. Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), will hold public hearings on Wednesday, December 16 and Thursday December 17, 2026, for the draft Germantown Sector Plan Amendment, a comprehensive update to the 2009 Germantown Employment Area Sector Plan. The updated sector plan will guide growth over the next 20 to 30 years with recommendations that reenvision Germantown’s land use, zoning, housing, transportation, urban design, environmental systems, public facilities, and economic development framework.

Montgomery County, MD · 9h

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Tech company relocates within Herndon area to ‘state-of-the-art’ headquarters

An information technology company that has called the Herndon area home for more than three decades can continue that streak even after recently changing its headquarters. After years in the McNair neighborhood at 13595 Dulles Technology Drive, ePlus is relocating its corporate headquarters about 3 miles away to the Lincoln Park I office building at 13900 Lincoln Park Drive, just east of Route 28.

Herndon, VA · 1d

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Chamber to host discussion on Loudoun County’s data center experience

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce will host its next Eggs and Issues program on Wednesday, December 2, featuring a discussion about the growth of the data center industry and lessons learned in Loudoun County, Virginia. The program, titled “Data Centers: The Loudoun County Experience,” will feature Joe Kroboth, deputy...

Loudoun County, VA · 2d

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Jetset Pilates Stretching into Ashburn

A rapidly growing fitness franchise will be helping Northern Virginia feel the burn in 2027. Helmed by Vertex Fitness Group, Jetset Pilates is opening a new location in Ashburn, a part of its plan to establish Virginia domination, reports local media outlet FFXNow. The fitness studio is moving into the...

Ashburn, VA · 2d

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Metro Seeks Feedback on Proposed North Bethesda Entrance Near Pike & Rose, Up to 550 Fewer Parking Spaces

Metro is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to North Bethesda station that would add a new entrance near Rockville Pike and Old Georgetown Road and reduce dedicated Metro parking by up to 550 spaces to support future joint development. The proposed entrance would improve access to nearby homes and...

North Bethesda, MD · 10h

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New fried chicken restaurant headed to Loudoun County

As Northern Virginia’s leading source for fried chicken news, The Burn can report that a new fried chicken restaurant is in the works for Loudoun County. But it comes at the expense of Fairfax County. We’ve learned that Mo’s Fried Chicken – which had been located at the third...

Loudoun County, VA · 1d